Debenair Aviation Florida
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From: Surrey, England
Debenair
A friend of mine did her hour building at Debenair in about 2003/4 and speaks very well of them.
Apparently it belongs to an English lady pilot/instructor.
They're a well known name, and have been around for a good while, so if you use the 'search' function, I'm sure you will find numerous previous posts about them.
Broomstick.
Apparently it belongs to an English lady pilot/instructor.
They're a well known name, and have been around for a good while, so if you use the 'search' function, I'm sure you will find numerous previous posts about them.
Broomstick.
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From: Cambridge, UK
I trained at Debenair for an FAA private ticket in september 2005. They had just wrapped up JAA operations, I think because it was too expensive to maintain the JAA-cert instructors and too much paperwork. So you probably can't do the ME/night ratings there. Things may have changed so give them a phone call and see. I'm not sure which nearby schools can give you the JAA ratings, the only close one that I looked at was Voyager at Merritt Island, but they are FAA-only as well.
I highly recommend the school, the standard of training was excellent and I was made to feel very welcome. Annette, the owner, does a great job of running the place and owns some accomodation relatively near the school, she will drive you to the airfield each morning for I think $5/day.
Overall I thought the school provided very good value for money; some other schools in Florida are a little cheaper but I would prefer Debenair because it is small, friendly and provided what I thought was very high quality training.
Do check with Annette that the plane capacity is available for extended periods of hour-building, they have a decent fleet of aircraft but several were out for maintenance while I was there. I expect they're back in action now though.
It might be easiest to reach Annette on the phone, the number I have is 0207 993 2554 or 00 1 321 385 3999
I highly recommend the school, the standard of training was excellent and I was made to feel very welcome. Annette, the owner, does a great job of running the place and owns some accomodation relatively near the school, she will drive you to the airfield each morning for I think $5/day.
Overall I thought the school provided very good value for money; some other schools in Florida are a little cheaper but I would prefer Debenair because it is small, friendly and provided what I thought was very high quality training.
Do check with Annette that the plane capacity is available for extended periods of hour-building, they have a decent fleet of aircraft but several were out for maintenance while I was there. I expect they're back in action now though.
It might be easiest to reach Annette on the phone, the number I have is 0207 993 2554 or 00 1 321 385 3999
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From: uk
I was at Debenair begining of March on my second visit, Annette was thinking of down sizing just to accommadate hour builders which would be a shame, had a great time there, she sorted out all accomadation which was local to the Golen Lion had many a happy night in there and made some great friends out there from over here, well worth giving her a ring and having a chat with her, tell her what your needs are and she'll do everything possible to help you.
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From: Scary Eire
I was there in January this year and it was my second visit to the school for hour building. Annette is a lovely lady..very helpful and accomodating
School is small and there have only ever been a few people there when I went, which was ideal for hour building. I had some great times there and would highly recommend them...
give the website a look www.debenair.com..as far as I know they are still up and running
School is small and there have only ever been a few people there when I went, which was ideal for hour building. I had some great times there and would highly recommend them...
give the website a look www.debenair.com..as far as I know they are still up and running
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From: South Coast
I had friends doing hour building there earlier on in the year - I think they struggled in getting hours done to plan due to their a/c going tech too often.
I was at Sunrise Aviatoin just some 50nm North near Daytona Beach at Sunrise Aviation http://www.flysunrise.net/. I completed 85 hours in approx 3 weeks with sole use of one of their a/c for the duration. Student accomodation is right on the beach just 10 mins from Daytona so that was a bonus! So personally Id recommend them!
pm me if you would like to know more.
I was at Sunrise Aviatoin just some 50nm North near Daytona Beach at Sunrise Aviation http://www.flysunrise.net/. I completed 85 hours in approx 3 weeks with sole use of one of their a/c for the duration. Student accomodation is right on the beach just 10 mins from Daytona so that was a bonus! So personally Id recommend them!
pm me if you would like to know more.
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From: Italy
Hi there!
This is my first post at pprune
I'm still in the process of saving/raising money to self-fund my flight training and I'm also planning it; I'm going for the modular route of course.
I'd be interested in knowing if someone is currently at Debenair, I've read rumors that they're no longer doing training courses but "hour building" only.
Many thanks to anyone who will help!!
McBenny
This is my first post at pprune
I'm still in the process of saving/raising money to self-fund my flight training and I'm also planning it; I'm going for the modular route of course.
I'd be interested in knowing if someone is currently at Debenair, I've read rumors that they're no longer doing training courses but "hour building" only.
Many thanks to anyone who will help!!
McBenny
Last edited by mcbenny; 19th August 2007 at 15:49.
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From: 2 miles from threshold 23R
Debenair
I have used Debenair twice but only for flying while on holiday in the states. As of March they only have C152's & a PA 28-161. Annette the owner is very good and has houses to rent if required. She has not done any JAA training for some time so you will need a FAA ticket. Spacecoast is a great airport and well placed for flying in FL.
Statsman
Statsman
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From: Phoenix, AZ
In May 2007, Annette sold Debenair to Orlando Santiago, who was one of the students there.
The instructors are still the same there, ie, George Ennis.
The school is still great, but Annette no longer owns the flight school.
Also, the prices have gone up by quite a bit, so you'll want to call them to check up before you go there.
When I was there, in August 2007, they had a seneca and an arrow on lease.
The instructors are still the same there, ie, George Ennis.
The school is still great, but Annette no longer owns the flight school.
Also, the prices have gone up by quite a bit, so you'll want to call them to check up before you go there.
When I was there, in August 2007, they had a seneca and an arrow on lease.
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From: 2 miles from threshold 23R
Debenair
No Web site yet (since sale of flight school by annette)
You can ring (001)321 385 3999 or e-mail [email protected] reply came from Cynthia. I will be with debenair at the end of Feb for 10 days hour building.
Statsman
You can ring (001)321 385 3999 or e-mail [email protected] reply came from Cynthia. I will be with debenair at the end of Feb for 10 days hour building.
Statsman
